Special Process Manufacturing Engineer (Orlando , FL) | 04/09/26

Job Description Job Position :

Special Process Manufacturing Engineer Location :

5600 Sand Lake Road Orlando Florida 32819

Duration :

12+ months with potential for extension or full-time conversion.

Rate:

$53.65.00 Hourly OT40 second shift - 1 pm to 11 pm.

Job summary:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic Machining Operations Center/Manufacturing Engineering Team. As part of this collaborative team, you will contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of special processes for ultraprecision machined components.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate with other Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Production stakeholders.
  
• Create/modify detailed work instructions and other shop‑floor documentation to support production needs.
  
• Create fixture and tooling concepts and drawings.
  
• Provide shop‑floor support as necessary to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
  
• Investigate and perform Root Cause analysis of component non‑conformances and ensure implementation of effective Corrective Action.
  
• Monitor and report on quality, schedule, and cost performance of assigned projects/programs.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
• Willingness to learn and receive training, and when required, train others.

Required Skills /

Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
  
• 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
  
• 3+ years experience with painting, priming, plating, and coating lines
  
• Experience driving root cause corrective action response to quality defects
  
• Experience authoring work instructions and rework instructions
  
• Experience with non-conforming material procedures and material review board (MRB)
  
• Experience collaborating with shop floor personnel to troubleshoot challenges and defects
  
• Experience working with cross functional operations team (quality, shop floor, supervision, production planning, engineering) to identify process improvement opportunities to reduce HPU and defects
  
• Experience interpreting military specifications for materials, paints, and coatings
  
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
  
• Continuous improvement / Lean 6S experience
  
• Analytical and problem solving skills
  
• Communication skills Desired Skills /

Experience:

○ CARC paint, nickel plating, passivation, surface preparation procedures prior to bonding/priming/painting, mixing, curing, heat treatment, dry film thickness evaluation, wet tape adhesion testing

○ Experience reviewing opportunities for capital investment and automation technology for masking/priming/painting/coating processes

○ Knowledge of precision measuring tools, gauges, and equipment.

○ Experience with 3D printing and designing tooling for paint/coating application

○ Experience utilizing CREO or NX for CAD

○ Familiarity with ISO9000 and AS9100 industry standards, and common military specifications.

○ Validating chemical solutions via titration and pH measurement

○ Running test panels to validate plating line process

○ Monitoring production equipment such as pumps, heating elements, tank liners, etc.

○ Ordering chemicals/materials

○ Monitoring DI water system

○ Disposes of chemical waste properly

○ 3+ years experience with handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals Working Conditions and Environment

• Manufacturing environment - Exposure to production equipment, PPE such as goggles and steel toed shoes required
  
• Chemistry environment - Exposure to hazardous chemicals, PPE such as respirators, lab coats, goggles, etc.

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